Mother Knows Best

In the midst of the Cold War, Joseph Stalin's only daughter, Svetlana Alliluyeva, decides to flee Mother Russia to start a new life in America. But with the KGB on her tail, how on earth is she going to get out? Playwright Dan Kitrosser unravels her story. See omnystudio.com/list ... Show More

Hi, Svetlana fans! iHeartPodcasts and TenderfootTV are excited to tell you about To Die For, a brand-new true crime podcast exploring the dark world of Russian intelligence through the lens of a sex spy. Since you love our podcast, we think you'll like To Die For, too. You don't ... Show More

After pinballing around the world for two decades, the only thing Svetlana has left is her story. But what will it take for the world to hear it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In response to a recent listener mail, Anney talks about her history and relationship with driving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

When Michelle gets a knock on her door one day in 2017, her life—and the lives of her loved ones—will be forever changed. What she learns that day will send her and her beloved sister down a harrowing and unforeseen path.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Today in Closing Remarks, Steve explains what marriage really is to the newly married Kier Spates aka Mr. Junior.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

As the daughter of Josef Stalin, it's safe to say Svetlana Iosifovna Alliluyeva was never destined for a normal life. Still, no one could have predicted the bizarre globe-trotting adventures she would take as she escaped the Soviet Union and became the world's most famous defecto ... Show More

This week Khadeen and Devale talk about past infidelities and how they each got through their moments of transgression, and Melissa Dumaz, LMFT from U Help You joins the Ellises to share her insights on how couples can rebuild trust after cheating. See omnystudio.com/policies/lis ... Show More

For the first 40 years of her life, Jennifer Finney Boylan figured the price of living her truth would be much too steep; by opening up about who she really was, she assumed she’d lose everything, including the love of her life. But over time, it became clear that hiding who she ... Show More

Sarah Edmonson publicly left NXIVM, a life coaching MLM made famous by the HBO documentary, The Vow, in 2017 shortly after being branded with the founder's initials. Jane and Sarah sit down to discuss the fine line between coaching and culting. Sarah and her husband, Nippy Ames, ... Show More

Through platforms like TikTok, controversial conversations around consent continue. Anney and Samantha discuss the importance of informed and enthusiastic consent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Today we talk with Talia Lavin about how she began investigating online hate groups, and what she learned. Talia's Book: https://bookshop.org/books/culture-warlords-my-journey-into-the-dark-web-of-white-supremacy/9780306846434 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihear ... Show More

Vico and Abuelita Liliana share how they almost met in a precarious situation a decade ago and share their history with dating and relationships. 5 husbands later and here we are!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.